Feil Organization, a major New York City office landlord, has brought on Samantha Perlman as associate director of commercial leasing. Perlman joins from Cushman & Wakefield, where she worked as a senior associate.
At Feil, Perlman oversees leasing for a sprawling portfolio of roughly 7.2 million square feet spread across approximately 42 properties throughout New York City. The hire signals Feil's commitment to strengthening its leasing operations as the office market navigates ongoing headwinds from remote work adoption and tenant flight to suburban markets.
Perlman's background in brokerage gives Feil direct access to market intelligence and broker relationships. Her arrival suggests the organization plans aggressive leasing activity across its holdings, likely targeting mid-market tenants and smaller firms seeking traditional office space.
For landlords competing in New York's fractured office market, bringing experienced leasing talent in-house reduces commission costs and accelerates tenant acquisition. For tenants, Feil's emphasis on dedicated leasing staff may translate to more responsive negotiations and faster deal closures on available space.
The move also reflects structural change in commercial real estate. Major property owners increasingly hire experienced leasing professionals away from brokerage firms to manage their own portfolios directly. This approach keeps leasing revenue internal while maintaining relationships with the brokerage community for co-brokered deals.
Feil Organization owns and operates significant office real estate across Manhattan and other boroughs. The organization manages one of the city's largest privately held commercial portfolios. With office vacancy rates in Manhattan hovering near 15 percent and rents softening in secondary submarkets, landlords like Feil must deploy skilled leasing talent to compete for quality tenants.